Co driver gets a false log book citation but my employer is saying the violation is on "ME"

There will be no problem, the person being hired isn't the competitor, the company is and the company didn't sign them on-compete. The driver unless they take customers or trade secrets, have no worries, I don't think any non-compete has had a driver ruled against in court.

This thing about pouching drivers really should be addressed by the fmcsa, there really is a case where contract for training and repayment should not be tied to any expectation of employing the person if the person has better opertunuties.